As North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For more than 100 years, people have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression.

About this role

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable International Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team in North America. This pivotal role will ensure that Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) adheres to all international trade regulations and achieves compliance excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Join our team to oversee the International Trade Compliance (ITC) requirements for Kidde Global Solutions. You'll work closely with various functional teams to ensure we meet and maintain our international trade compliance standards. This role reports to an ITC Manager in our Legal department, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate import clearances, liaising with international counterparts, third-party providers, and brokers

• USMCA and other duty preference programs such as CAFTA, AUFTA, DR-CAFTA, and others utilized in global trade objectives.

• Perform ongoing entry audits and report out of audit findings

• Provide training to stakeholders in the organization on various ITC topics

• Requirements under U.S. CBP Programs such as CTPAT, and ISA

• Duty recovery initiatives such as drawback and FTA Reconciliation, as well as Value Reconciliation

• Management of Customs Brokers day to day procedures for the organization

• ADD/CVD analysis

• Denied Party Screening daily completion and oversight

• ITC data integrity reviews and ERP updates of data

• Periodic reporting

• Assist in drafting and keeping up to date operational import procedures and standard work

• Records retention to support trade compliance requirements

• Continuous improvement activities

• Assist in performing U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, (HTS) determinations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Established knowledge and interpretation of import regulations and operational requirements

• Work with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate with team

• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

• Communication and organizational skills

• Licensed Customs Broker, or equivalent certification preferred

• Proficiency in CBP’s ACE System

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, Teams, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint

• Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE & Oracle)